The defending champions are Cal State Long Beach, with standout players Cory Bornstein of the Ironmen and Chris Tregarthen both returning, however Tregarthen may be playing on an undisclosed injury. Do they have the depth to secure their second championship in a row?

Both Rutgers University and Kennesaw State enter the tournament with 7-1 records from the regular season. Will their season of team play give them the edge?

Or will last year's Class AA National Champions Florida Gulf Coast University build on their October Collegiate World Cup win and grab two event titles in a single season?